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MOM IV - Module 2

The document discusses the mechanics of materials, focusing on beam deflections, buckling, combined loading, and failure theories. It outlines the differential equation for the elastic curve of a beam and the moment-curvature relationship, emphasizing the importance of structural performance considerations. The content is aimed at understanding how to derive deflections from the moment along a beam using integration and boundary conditions.

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MOM IV - Module 2

The document discusses the mechanics of materials, focusing on beam deflections, buckling, combined loading, and failure theories. It outlines the differential equation for the elastic curve of a beam and the moment-curvature relationship, emphasizing the importance of structural performance considerations. The content is aimed at understanding how to derive deflections from the moment along a beam using integration and boundary conditions.

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Mechanics of Materials IV:

Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading, & Failure Theories


Dr. Wayne Whiteman
Senior Academic Professional and Director of the Office of Student Services
Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
Module 2 Learning Outcome
• Derive the differential equation for the elastic
curve of a beam
Mechanics of Materials
Foundation for all structural and
machine design STRESSES

INTERNAL STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING EXTERNAL
FORCES AND PERFORMANCE
STRUCTURE LOADS
MOMENTS
•Axial STRAINS •deformations/deflections
•Torsional (Twisting) •yield/fracture
•Transverse/Flexural/Bending •success/failure?
•Combined Loading

Structural Performance Considerations:


• no normal stress failure
• no shear stress failure
• no excessive deflections
• no buckling
There are numerous examples of
requirements for an engineering structure
to stay within a specified deflection under
a given load.
Research some on your own
Richard Kay [CC BY-SA 2.0 ([Link] via Wikimedia Commons
Beam Deflection
“Simply Supported Beam” – pins/rollers at ends
M M
.
M M
.
exaggerated shape when loaded
Moment-curvature relationship
1 M EI ≡ Flexural Rigidity
  
 EI Resistance of the
Curvature is beam to bending for
proportional to moment a given curvature
Assumptions:
Linear elastic
“Pure bending” - Flexure under constant bending moment
No shear force – beam deflection due to shearing is negligible
Moment-curvature relationship
1 M

 EI

Curvature equation
(see any standard calculus textbook)
d y 
2

 
 2 
1  dx  assume small deformations


3

 dy
 dy  
2 2
square of  1
 1     dx
  dx  
0
2
1 d y


2
dx

Differential equation for the elastic curve of a beam


2
d y
E I 2
 M x 
dx
Differential equation for the elastic curve of a beam

2
d y
E I 2
 M x 
dx

If we have an equation for the moment along a


beam, we can find deflections by integrating
twice and using boundary conditions to find
constants of integration
Differential equation for the elastic curve of a beam
2
d y
E I 2
 M x 
dx

Sign Convention
Bending Moment

Positive Negative

Smiley Face Frowny Face


2 2
d y d y
2
is positive 2
is negative
dx dx

For horizontal beams, I will always select y positive upward


for beam deflection problems

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